Sainte-Soulle

Located in the department of Charente-Maritime, Sainte-Soulle the small town is part of La Rochelle Urban Community. She also takes place at a dozen kilometers from the famous seaside town.

Ideally placed to discover the most beautiful sights of the Charente-Maritime, Sainte-Soulle its name to St. Soline. Quite old, the city revealed the presence of a Merovingian cemetery during archaeological excavations in the territory.

Full of charm, this country town has a warm and quiet atmosphere and a natural environment more enjoyable. Its proximity to La Rochelle and its famous harbor make it a popular destination for tourists in search of sun and unusual discoveries.

Municipality	Sainte-Soulle
Postcode	17220
Latitude	46.1833318 (N 46° 10’ 60”)
Longitude	-1.0166678 (W 1° 1’ 0”)
Altitude	From 3m to 42m
Surface area	21.82 km²
Population	5001 inhabitants
Density	229 inhabitants/km²
Prefecture	La Rochelle (12.8 km, 22 min)
Insee code	17407
Intercommunality	CA de La Rochelle
Department	Charente-Maritime
Territory	Charentes
Region	New-Aquitaine

Bourgneuf	3 km (6 min)
Dompierre-sur-Mer	5.1 km (11 min)
Saint-Ouen-d'Aunis	5.6 km (9 min)
Montroy	5.7 km (10 min)
La Jarrie	7.2 km (11 min)
Saint-Rogatien	7.2 km (12 min)
Clavette	7.2 km (11 min)
Vérines	7.6 km (11 min)
Villedoux	8.3 km (16 min)
Saint-Médard-d'Aunis	8.6 km (13 min)
Longèves	9 km (12 min)
Périgny	9.1 km (13 min)
Andilly	9.1 km (13 min)
Angliers	9.6 km (18 min)

The castle mound of La Roche Bertin had formerly its territory a wooden tower of the eleventh century to monitor nearby.

The Saint-Laurent celebrated its millennium in 2013 and has Gothic and Romanesque elements.

In the city center, one can admire some beautiful mansions reflecting a prosperous nineteenth century turned to wine culture.

Monuments	Church Saint-Laurent

The market takes place every Saturday morning in the covered market.

A Christmas market is held in the same place in December.

In March, the children's carnival is a popular event for younger and their parents.

In June, a night market and craft animates the streets of Sainte-Soulle.

In early November, the city offers its autumn rally.

10 minutes from the island of Ré and Marais Poitevin.

Another visit to make, Rochefort, the royal rope, the Hermione, then the small city of Brouage which is now in the grounds, fortified by Vauban.

Last name	Activity type	Rate	City
Sea kayak ride with a guide	Sports sensations	14 € to 55 €	Fouras (23 km)
Parachute jump above the Marennes-Oléron Basin	Sports sensations	275 €	Marennes-Hiers-Brouage (33 km)
Horse-drawn carriage trips in Sud-Vendée	Nature and the great outdoors	175 € to 1035 €	Sainte-Hermine (40 km)
Horse or pony ride in the forest and on the beach	Nature and the great outdoors	40 € to 60 €	Ronce-les-Bains (46 km)

Last name	Outing type	Difficulty	Duration	Departure municipality
The Locks - Sainte Radegonde des Noyers	Hike	Easy	4:55	Sainte-Radégonde-des-Noyers (21 km)
The Golden Ball - The Ford of Velluire	Hike	Easy	1:05	Le Gué-de-Velluire (22 km)
Laves Wood	Hike	Easy	1:00	La Taillée (23 km)
The Wood of Lavas - La Taillée	Hike	Easy	1:05	La Taillée (23 km)
The Green Casting - Champagné les Marais	Hike	Easy	1:20	Champagné-les-Marais (23 km)

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